July brought National Intern Day and here at Flawless we dedicated a whole week to it, turning the spotlight inward: a meditation on mentorship from board member Fiamma van Biema, a collection of intern reflections, a dispatch from an outreach morning in Palm Beach County, and a high school intern’s incredible account of a ribbon-cutting…
By Fiamma van Biema, Flawless Foundation Board Member As one of my favorite philosophers, John Dewey notes, “[it is] an illusion [to…] [be] able to stand and act alone […] a form of insanity which is responsible for a large part of the remediable suffering of the world.” At Flawless Foundation, we see firsthand that…
Reflections from our interns My internship with the Flawless Foundation has been one of the most inspiring and eye-opening experiences of my life. Through the constant support at Flawless, I have had the opportunity to attend the Jed Foundation Gala and the Hope House ribbon-cutting ceremony, where I heard speeches and met people who exposed…
Reflections from the Hope House on Crotona Park ribbon-cutting By Phoebe Strickland, Flawless Foundation High School Intern Attending the Hope House on Crotona Park ribbon-cutting was an unforgettable experience. Representing a cause full of hope, care, and the promise of a better future, the event highlighted the hard work and dedication of so many, a…
By Abby Cooper Today is my last day working with the Flawless Foundation after six incredible years, and it feels impossible to sum up how meaningful this journey has been. I joined Flawless right before the start of my senior year of high school, not fully realizing how profoundly this work would shape my life,…
When I think about my time at Flawless, the first words that come to mind are gratitude and growth. From my very first day, I knew this was more than just a place to work, it was a space to learn, to connect, and to truly make a difference. One of the most impactful things…
My name is Rashad Green. I’m a former Division I football player from Tulane University, where I majored in Kinesiology. I’ve always been passionate about health, especially staying physically fit. But since joining the Flawless Foundation, I’ve discovered a deeper interest in mental health. It’s become clear to me that healing the brain IS healing…
Eliana Kazan My time at Flawless has been one of the most meaningful and transformative experiences of my life. I still remember when Janine welcomed me into the Flawless family at just 16 years old—I was completely starstruck by the incredible opportunity. Since then, so much in my life has changed, but one constant has…
At Flawless we believe that empowerment begins with connection, and we were reminded of how important this is during our recent visit with our new friends at Jeff Industries. For over 40 years, Jeff Industries has been providing amazing vocational training programs for people living with mental health challenges. Our visit started off with a…
By: Tre GabrielFlawless Fellow It’s no secret that the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has left us living in unprecedented times. Never before have we been asked to endure such widespread disruption to our daily lives, as well as deal with many adjustments needed in the workforce. This new era requires a new approach to…
